The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully contained a commercial fire outbreak at the Tema Community 1 Market, located behind ABSA Bank, preventing what could have escalated into a major market inferno.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Upon receiving a distress call at 0909 hours, firefighters from the Tema Industrial Area Fire Station, with support from a water tanker dispatched by the Tema Regional Headquarters, responded swiftly and arrived at the scene within ten minutes.
Thanks to the prompt and coordinated intervention, the fire was confined to six shops—four sandcrete structures and two metal container shops.
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The affected shops were primarily engaged in the sale of lace materials, tailoring services, books, and tailoring accessories. Several adjoining shops were successfully protected from the flames, significantly minimizing losses within the busy market.
Firefighters brought the blaze under control at 0939 hours, and it was fully extinguished by 1004 hours. Importantly, no injuries or fatalities were recorded during the incident.
The GNFS has since commenced investigations to determine the cause of the fire.
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The Service reiterates its commitment to rapid response and public safety and encourages traders and the general public to adhere strictly to fire safety measures, especially in densely populated commercial areas.
Filed by:
Public Relations Officer. Ghana National Fire Service, Tema Region. Tuesday, February 03, 2026